Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus
Will England qualify for the World Cup final in Argentina in 1978? Bob Wilson introduces an action analysis of England's crucial match this week against Italy. Also the latest news of today's League matches and a look forward at Queen's Park Rangers' chances in the Third Round of the UEFA Cup next week.
12.50; 1.25; 1.55; 2.25* Racing from Ascot
1.0 Aurelious Hurdle (2m)
1.30 ' Rip ' Handicap Chase (3m)
2.5 Black and White Whisky Handicap Hurdle (2m)
2.35 Black and White Whisky Gold Cup Chase (2m)
Brilliant young chaser Border Incident takes on the top novices from England and Ireland for a first prize of over £6,500.
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN, JULIAN WILSON and RICHARD PITMAN
1.10; 2.15; 2.45; 4.0*
International Tennis from the Empire Pool,
Wembley Benson and Hedges Championships Semi-finals' day in this country's richest-ever men's indoor tournament which, apart from valuable Grand Prix points, offers £12,500 to the winner of the singles and nearly f 4,000 to the doubles. Commentators DAN MASKELL and JOHN BARRETT
1.40*
Boxing
Highlights of the top of the bill from one of this week's leading promotions.
Commentator HARRY CARPENTER
3.15*
Rugby League from Leeds
Leeds v Castleford
Today's outstanding quarter-final in the John Player Competition. Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.45* Final Score
Including classified football results, rugby and racing results.
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus
12.50 Racing from Ascot; 1.10 Tennis
1.25 Racing; 1.40 Boxing
1.55 Racing; 2.15 Tennis
2.25 Racing; 2.45 Tennis
3.15 Rugby League; 3.55 Football News
4.1 Tennis; 4.45 Final Score
* Timings may be changed by events
Television presentation:
Football Focus TERRY LONG Racing DENNIS MONGER
Tennis FRED VINER , JOHNNIE WATHERSTON Rugby League Nick HUNTER
Grandstand producer BRIAN VERNNER Editor ALAN HART